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Contact lenses are cheaper and give a much better field of vision which is handy for driving and sports. I'd hate to try riding a bike or ski wearing frames but guess few people here ride a bike exceot, possibly, Dermot.

I have some prescription reading spectacles and reactolite sunglasses which I wear over the contact lenses both from Cartier.

For emergencies the DVLA requires people who wear contact lenses to have spectacles in the car. I got some trifocal NHS frames for the massive sum of £ 86 ;-)

When I was at school I got some "John Lennon" round spectacles. These went down v badly with the school such that I was suspended for a while but won out. Some people attract trouble.

mine are usually between £400 and £500 - varifocals with reactolite - eye test free on age

I would find out if you can buy them cheaper in Egypt and take along your prescription with you.

My son has had several pairs from here, no problems.

https://www.glassesdirect.co.uk/



http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/cheap-glasses-discounts

It may be a good idea the next time you need glasses, Shirley, to take your prescription with you and shop around.

You just might save a few pennies - as well as having a wider choice of specs.

I pick up my 2 new pairs of Varifocals next week (one pair with the lenses that go dark ) can't think what that is called now .These are from Specsavers.Buy one get one free frames.I think the total price for the 2 was £315... OH had one pair of new specs the other week and they were well over £400 :-S(from an independent Opticians)..I told hm he should have gone to Specsavers :-D

I got new specs in March this year.. I too have varifocals. My eye test was free because I am over 60 but I have had free eye tests since I was 40 because my brother has glaucoma.

Last year I was diagnosed with Low Tension Glaucoma, I have had ongoing problems since February 2014 when I had a retinal tear and needed emergency laser treatment.

The drops I take for Glaucoma have made my eyes sensitive to light so now my varifocals are slightly tinted aswell.

I went to Specsavers and fortunately for me they had a special offer on of 50% off for anyone over 60.

I paid £195 by debit card
:-(

OH thinks he paid about £200 a couple of months go for bi-focals. They have sunglasses which clip on magnetically.

Despite the cost Shirley, the main thing for you is that they do the job :-)

I do get an annual NHS eye test but we dont have local NHS opticians

Went today for my free NHS eye test. No change in the prescription but I need prescription sunglasses . I have varifocals for daily use

we are going to Egypt end Aug for 14 nights holiday and I will need sunglasses

Well I had a limited selection because the wrap around are too restrictive because I have high cheekbones !!
Did find a comfy style but as I need varifocals prescription it's going to cost

£474! !!!!! For wrap around prescription glasses

May not be not to far out as last glasses did cost nearly £400